We were really pleased with this hotel. It was located right by a lovely quiet beach and not far from some restaurants and bars. Some only sold beer as 'special tea' so you have to ask. The hotel will provide chairs to sit on the beach if you ask. Rooms were spacious and very clean and the air conditioning worked and was quiet! From the upstairs bedrooms you could sit by the windows and watch the sea. Breakfast was a good mixture of fruit, eggs and toast. The manager could not have been more helpful, arranging trips and onward taxi to Cochin.
Our only complaint was we used the laundry service. It took 2 days to get our clothes back and they arrived only half an hour before we left. When we looked at the laundry in our next location, we found items missing, including an expensive jumper. The whites were more grey than white and not even splash marks had been washed out. The t-shirts were shrunk and shiny with over-ironing.

Hotel is in a fantastic old building, right opposite the beach. Rooms have a lot of character. Food is good in the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner.
I think the swimming pool needs a serious clean, it was very green when we stayed.

We were six of us, who went. All bachelors. Stay was economical. Though food wasn't that good. But still I would recommend for all those who are looking for a economical stay in Alleppey. Awesome view from the room. Nature friendly.

Location, layout, pool and plantings (flowers, bushes, trees) are truly impressive. All rooms arrayed around lakes. Dining room décor and location overlooking lake is upscale and pleasant. But definitely needs some fixes to live up to its “luxury” claims. Bathrooms in our “villa” badly needed updating. Gym was really disappointing: no AC and half the ceiling fans didn’t work so unpleasantly hot; equipment old and rusty; no TVs or even music. Free evening cruise was really delightful. Free ferry into Alleppey was very useful. Overall, enjoyed the stay for the uniqueness of the location, the staff tried, but it was not up to the quality of other 5-star places we stayed at in India. Hopefully, the renovations currently in progress will remedy the current shortcomings. Note that it is 2 hours plus to the airport, so make arrangements ahead of time.

I booked a garden view cottage for 3 days and nights in April 2014. Right from the moment me and my wife stepped in the resort, the resort staff made us feel comfortable and ensured we had a good time during our stay there. Due to rains outside, we were not able to travel much from the resort apart from beach walks in the morning and evening. On the final day, we visited the lighthouse which is hardly a 10 mins walk from the resort. The lighthouse closes at 6 but the view from the top ( after climbing a spiral staircase for almost 5 floors - phew !! ) is definitely worth it. At the beach nearby, you can watch the sunrise and sunset and get camel rides ( for a moment I wondered if I was in Dubai !! ) . The restaurant inside the resort serves reasonably good food and you can order it to your room if you dont want to wait since the food takes half an hour to be prepared. If you find the restaurant food costly, there are roadside eateries outside that serve local dishes though this is available only in the evenings. Breakfast within the resort is good though spread might feel a little limited, especially if you are not an Indian. Room Service was very good and the staff were very polite. Every room has a TV and kettle as well as tea maker kit. The travel desk at the resort helps with any local sightseeing requirements though I didnt use it much. Overall our experience at the resort was very good and I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

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